Jannie Chan Siew Lee v Henry Tay Yun Chwan: Contempt of Court & Execution of Committal Order
In the Court of Appeal of Singapore, Jannie Chan Siew Lee appealed against the High Court's decision to lift the suspension of a committal order for contempt of court, stemming from breaches of a consent judgment in Suit No 1014 of 2014 with Henry Tay Yun Chwan. The High Court had initially imposed a two-week imprisonment, suspended on conditions of no further breaches and psychiatric treatment. After finding that Jannie Chan Siew Lee breached these conditions, the High Court lifted the suspension. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court's decision and ordering Jannie Chan Siew Lee to pay costs of $10,000 to Henry Tay Yun Chwan.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore1.2 Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
1.3 Case Type
Civil
1.4 Judgment Type
Ex Tempore Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
The Court of Appeal dismissed Jannie Chan Siew Lee's appeal against the lifting of a suspended committal order for contempt of court, related to breaching a consent judgment.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jannie Chan Siew Lee | Appellant, Defendant, Applicant | Individual | Appeal Dismissed | Lost | |
| Henry Tay Yun Chwan | Respondent, Plaintiff | Individual | Costs Awarded | Won |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Tay Yong Kwang | Judge of Appeal | Yes |
| Belinda Ang Saw Ean | Judge | No |
| Quentin Loh | Judge | No |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Megan Chia | Tan Rajah & Cheah |
| Perry Wong | Tan Rajah & Cheah |
| Jacqueline Gwee | Tan Rajah & Cheah |
4. Facts
- The High Court found Jannie Chan Siew Lee guilty of contempt of court for failing to comply with a consent judgment.
- The High Court imposed a two-week imprisonment, suspended for one year subject to conditions.
- The conditions were that Jannie Chan Siew Lee was not to be guilty of further contempt and to undergo psychiatric treatment.
- The High Court found that Jannie Chan Siew Lee breached both conditions.
- The High Court lifted the suspension on the committal order.
- Jannie Chan Siew Lee appealed against the lifting of the suspension order.
- Jannie Chan Siew Lee continued to send out emails despite warnings and exhortations.
5. Formal Citations
- Jannie Chan Siew LeevHenry Tay Yun Chwan, , [2019] SGCA 49
- Jannie Chan Siew Lee v Henry Tay Yun Chwan, Civil Appeal No 90 of 2018, Civil Appeal No 90 of 2018
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Suit No 1014 of 2014 filed | |
| Judgment dated in Suit 1014 of 2014 | |
| High Court found Jannie Chan Siew Lee guilty of contempt of Court | |
| High Court found that Jannie Chan Siew Lee had breached conditions of suspended sentence | |
| Dr Joshua Kua’s psychiatric report issued | |
| Respondent’s affidavit admitted by consent by way of paper hearing | |
| Dr Joshua Kua’s psychiatric report issued | |
| Alleged continuing breaches of the consent judgment | |
| Court of Appeal hearing |
7. Legal Issues
- Contempt of Court
- Outcome: The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision to lift the suspension of the committal order due to the appellant's continued breaches of the consent judgment.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Appeal against the lifting of the suspension order
9. Cause of Actions
- Contempt of Court
10. Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Contempt of Court
- Committal Order
- Suspension Order
- Consent Judgment
- Breach of Conditions
- Psychiatric Treatment
15.2 Keywords
- Contempt of Court
- Civil Appeal
- Singapore
- Breach of Consent Judgment
- Committal Order
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Contempt of Court | 95 |
| Civil Procedure | 60 |
| Evidence Law | 40 |
| Criminal Procedure | 30 |
| Psychiatry | 30 |
| Bankruptcy | 20 |
| Summary Judgement | 10 |
16. Subjects
- Contempt of Court
- Civil Procedure